Basic
$14 – $39 per sq ft
Commercial-grade tumbled travertine 6x6 in tile with more holes and color variation, sanded grout, sealed
How Much Does Travertine Tile Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install travertine tile on floors or walls (commercial to premium grade), materials and labor, per sq ft.
Travertine Tile in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $16 to $46 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Travertine Tile in Chicago, Illinois
$16 – $46
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for travertine tile.
National average: $14 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $46 per sq ft
Standard-grade honed and filled travertine 12x12 in tile in a straight lay, sealed
Premium
$20 – $58 per sq ft
Premium-grade honed and filled travertine 12x24 in tile with even color and few fills, narrow joints, two coats of sealer
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.74 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.37 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.80 – $5.14 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.20 – $3.42 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Travertine Tile photo examples
Installed tumbled travertine tiles in a brown tone, close view
Photo: Fravert · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLight tumbled travertine tiles set in a running bond pattern
Photo: Fravert · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisSingle square travertine tile on a bed of installed travertine tiles
Photo: Fravert · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how travertine tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Photos of the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.30-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($4.90-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.68-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.12-$3.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Travertine Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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